Belgium – Silver Prize Medal of the Royal Society of Agriculture and Botany of Louvain, by Hart
Obverse:
Ornate coat of arms of the city of Louvain (Leuven), crowned and surrounded by elaborate scrollwork and floral elements. Legend around: "SOCIÉTÉ ROYALE D’AGRICULTURE ET DE BOTANIQUE / LOUVAIN". City motto beneath the shield: "HAUT. ET. CLAIR." Decorative rosettes flank the lower legend.
Reverse:
Blank central field intended for engraving, encircled by a finely detailed wreath of oak and laurel branches tied with a ribbon below. Engraver’s name "HART" at bottom.
Historical context:
This silver prize medal was awarded by the Royal Society of Agriculture and Botany of Louvain (Leuven), a prestigious scientific and agricultural body active in 19th-century Belgium. Such medals were typically given as awards for excellence in agriculture, horticulture, botany, or related sciences. The elaborate armorial design reflects the official nature of the award, while the blank reverse allowed for individual dedication.
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